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Eurogamer/CVG Rumor: Sony to have new controller for PS4; CVG: PS4 unveiling in weeks
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Kotaku have a different source. They claim to have a dev with a dev kit.
CVG/Eurogamer have sources, probably devs, that appear to have knowledge of the many iterations of the control pad.
No no no. The d-pad priority is what I love most about Sony controllers and handhelds.
Kotaku has superDAE
They can just have a DS4 as an optional accessory for those that really want it.
After 3 generations a new controller is a must imo.
So no progress for the sake of nostalgia? No thx, redesign the thing. DS3 is too small, has crappy plastic and abysmal L2/R2 buttons. It needs to improve considerably. And yeah, add a small LCD on it for the sake of easier text chat, search functions, etc.
In fact LCD screen could be used , not only for gaming (options, maps, stats, items/menus, leaderboards, seending locations on maps or other online strategies with friends for multiplayer games) but as a OS notification screen too, as an optional method to receive PM's, notifications (trophies, invites, real time chat/like whatsapp for example)
Lagspike_exe
Member
Whatever the controller ends up being, I bet it won't have a DPAD.
Graphics Horse
Member
I think it will, partly because it would look tidier than without one. I can't see there being a touch pad on the left hand side only.
Having said that it wasn't specified in the Kotaku report unlike the other main inputs.
michaelius
Banned
That's doesn't mean they can't change size or add some elements.
Manmademan
Member
dpad is mandatory for legacy gaming purposes. if Sony wants to continue to sell ps1,2,and 3 games through psn it has to be there. especially since touchscreens are terrible at emulating them. fighters in particular require dpads with extremely high accuracy.
I agree, all great suggestions.
Of course it will have d-pad. It makes no sense for them to remove it.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
Lagspike_exe
Member
It actually does, since 90% of games today basically use the dpad for things like switching weapons or something similar. Not even sports games use them anymore.
Compatibility with PS1/PS2/PS3 can be resolved via the touchscreen/touchpad.
Dion Blaster
Member
Please don't be serious.
Lagspike_exe
Member
And why is that? Take a look at 20 best selling PS3 or 360 games. Not one of those games actually require the use of dpad. It's an ancient relic.
I presume how more-less 50% of Gran Turismo players wouldn't agree with you
Also, I would argue about X/O/S/T buttons being killed before D-pad in some future, but that's just me..
Beat em ups had a good run out this gen, they used the dpad. Plenty of PSN and retro games used it too.
BlockheadBrown
Member
That's not true at all. I use it all the time. Typically it's for menu selections and precise choice selection. The PS3 controller is better in this regard. It's easier to mis-select something on the 360 controller.
Oppo
Member
Are you for real? You have to be joking right?
ThisWreckage
Banned
The more I read about Sony, the more apparent it becomes that no one has a clue what they're doing. They've likely only shed light on the PS4 to major third parties and their in house talent to keep leaks from jumping out.
FlyingTeacup
Member
I wish they would concentrate on the console more than the orbishock.
Keep the controller nice, simple, comfortable, functional and cheap.
Keep the controller nice, simple, comfortable, functional and cheap.
Lagspike_exe
Member
I presume how more-less 50% of Gran Turismo players wouldn't agree with you
Also, I would argue about X/O/S/T buttons being killed before D-pad in some future, but that's just me..
Well, GT is perfectly playable with sticks (I play it like that) and there's always the superior option of buying a wheel. Dpad is not necessary.
Force people who want to play fighting games to get a stick. Prefer to use the D-pad for 2D games as well amongst others
Pai Pai Master
Banned
I don't see any reason for them to keep players from using the DualShock 3 on the PS4 for legacy titles.
Crappy plastic? Since when? My controllers have +4 years and look perfect, and I have 2 children that keep dropping them.
SirIgbyCeaser
Banned
Hold up your DS3 controller...
Notice how all fingers have use except for your pinkie and , Those fingers will now have a touch interface that will allow for pinching, pushing, clicking(under ring finger) and swiping.
And I think its gonna be pretty terribly implemented at first. But it would keep the DS form and use 100% of your hand.
Notice how all fingers have use except for your pinkie and , Those fingers will now have a touch interface that will allow for pinching, pushing, clicking(under ring finger) and swiping.
And I think its gonna be pretty terribly implemented at first. But it would keep the DS form and use 100% of your hand.
DESTROYA
Member
How do you figure?
From all reports I've read and seen it pretty much keeps pace with whatever MS is doing, the new controller will be fine and keep all the elements of the DS3 while adding new features. I just hope it's not the break away mess I have seen but with rumors of the new PS4 controller having a OLED screen I don't see that happening .
Or create a controller that allows us to move the thumbsticks where we want.
Next gen systems (and AAA gaming in general) aren't being designed around the FGC.
Trogdor1123
Member
My god i wish something firm would just come out from both MS and Sony to stop all this speculation... i just want to talk about games!
I'm hoping we'll see something like this:
Functional and doesn't affect traditional gaming.
Functional and doesn't affect traditional gaming.
Discussing hardware can be just as interesting or more interesting than discussing games. Hardware shapes how the games look and play.
I'm hoping we'll see something like this:
Functional and doesn't affect traditional gaming.
Discussing hardware can be just as interesting or more interesting than discussing games. Hardware shapes how the games look and play.
Needs to happen!
The position of the analog sticks doesn't seem very comfortable. They must be closer.
I think this would be the perfect solution:
I like your design the most. This controller design would pump me up for next gen. The ergonomics look great, the screen can be useful, and the design is simply gorgeous. Touch pad integration in the back could work well with the interface at that size as well. Implementing commands for your index finger on the back of the controller wouldn't impair gameplay as much either. E3 can't come soon enough.
Yeah, I love the ergonomics on that mock up. It looks so goddamn comfy and the wider controller would also probably stop complaints about the sticks being even.
Please stop asking for the dpad to be switched with the left stick, no one wants a 360 clone. Leave the layout the way it is.
I like the thought that went into this one:
But then how can they sell you four new controllers for $49.99??